When i use trackpad to select text, i must hit keyboard keys twice

i've been using my trackpad successfully for months, but since the last update i've found that when using it to select text by swiping with three fingers, i must hit keyboard keys TWICE to successfully edit text. For example, if i swipe across a sentence and then hit the "delete" button, NOTHING. i have to hit "delete" twice. same with command c, command x, and so on. this is creating real havoc, and happens in nearly all of my applications, including word, dreamweaver, and indesign.
however, this does NOT happen when i select text by tapping.
also, it does NOT happen here in chrome.
i've reset my pram/nvram, confirmed that nothing is checked in my accessibility settings, and reconnected the trackpad. please help...i was just growing to love that dang trackpad.
thanks...annette

Any or all of the following third-party system modifications may be contributing to your problem:
SX-Virtual Link
Soundflower
If the panic is recurrent, I suggest you uninstall them, one at a time, according to the developers' instructions, to see whether you can identify which one is at fault. A conflict between modifications may be involved. Reboot and test after each uninstallation.
Back up all data before making any changes.

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